Screaming Mad George

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. In total, there are 24 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse Screaming Mad George's complete filmography — 23 films and 1 series — and find where to watch each title.