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Screaming Mad George

Crew · Born 1956-10-07 · Osaka, Japan

Biography

Joji Tani, known as Screaming Mad George, is a special effects artist, film director, and former musician. He was born in Osaka, Japan, and emigrated to the United States, where he has become known for his surreal, gory special effects. He has collaborated with director and producer Brian Yuzna on many films.

Known for

Filmography

2024In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994Self
2023The Darkside of SocietySelf
2022In Search of Darkness: Part IIISelf
2020Ju-On: OriginsSpecial Effects
2005Boy In The BoxSpecial Effects Key Makeup Artist
2003The Legend of DiabloSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2000Faust: Love of the DamnedSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1997Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CMSelf
1997Jack FrostMakeup Artist
1997An American Werewolf in ParisSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1996Space TruckersSpecial Effects
1995Children of the Corn III: Urban HarvestMakeup Effects
1993NecronomiconCreature Technical Director
1993FreakedMakeup Effects
1991Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy MakerVisual Effects Designer
1991The GuyverDirector
1990Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4Visual Effects Designer
1990Bride of Re-AnimatorMakeup Artist
1990Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2Self
1990SocietyMakeup Effects
1989The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'Self
1989Tokyo: The Last WarVisual Effects
1989The AbyssSculptor
1989Curse II: The BiteSpecial Effects
1989ArenaSpecial Effects
1989Don't PanicSpecial Effects
1988A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream MasterSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1987PredatorSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1987A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream WarriorsMakeup Artist
1986Poltergeist II: The Other SideVisual Effects
1979It Took GutsMusic
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