Screaming Mad George

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Screaming Mad George

Born October 7, 1956 in Osaka, JapanDied February 10, 202616 films

Joji Tani (Japanese: 谷譲治, Hepburn: Tani Jōji), known as Screaming Mad George (October 7, 1956 - February 10, 2026), was a Japanese special effects artist, film director, and former musician. He was born in Osaka, Japan, and emigrated to the United States, where he became known for his surreal, grotesque and gory special effects. He collaborated with director and producer Brian Yuzna on many films.

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Don't Panic posterFirst watchDon't Panic19895.8The film that best shows what their work is like.On his 17th birthday, a boy named Michael has a surprise party thrown by his friends, where a session with a Ouija board accidentally unleashes a demon named Virgil, who possesses one of…View film

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Filmography

16 films
  1. 2003Beyond Re-AnimatorSpecial Effects
  2. 2000Faust: Love of the DamnedSpecial Effects
  3. 1998The Dentist 2Special Effects
  4. 1998ProgenySpecial Effects
  5. 1997An American Werewolf in ParisMakeup Effects
  6. 1996Space TruckersSpecial Effects
  7. 1995Children of the Corn III: Urban HarvestMakeup Effects
  8. 1995Tales from the HoodMakeup Effects
  9. 1993FreakedMakeup Effects
  10. 1992Kung Fu RascalsSpecial Effects
  11. 1990SocietyMakeup Effects
  12. 1989Curse II: The BiteSpecial Effects
  13. 1989ArenaSpecial Effects
  14. 1989Don't PanicSpecial Effects
  15. 1988Hide and Go ShriekSpecial Effects
  16. 1980The Bogus ManSpecial Effects