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Screaming Mad George
1956-2026
Known for An American Werewolf in Paris, Society, Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest.
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Born10/07/1956
Died02/10/2026
AgeDied at 69
BirthplaceOsaka, Japan
DepartmentCrew
Also known asJoji Tani, 谷譲治, スクリーミング・マッド・ジョージ
Biography
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.