Slaughter FX
Horror Films · Practical FX · Entertainment
Born from a love of horror. Built on blood, guts and pure insanity.
It Started With Aussie Gore
Every great horror story has a beginning, and for Australian filmmaker Chris Sun, the story of Slaughter FX began long before the cameras started rolling.
Originally established in 2007 under the name Aussie Gore, the business started as a small independent horror retail store on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast, Australia.
Driven by Chris's lifelong obsession with horror movies, monsters and everything that goes bump in the night, Aussie Gore quickly became a haven for horror enthusiasts, collectors and anyone with a taste for the darker side of entertainment.
The store was packed with everything imaginable, from horror costumes, vampire teeth and collectable merchandise to original artwork, movie memorabilia and professionally crafted film props sourced from around the world.
Chris established relationships with some of the industry's most talented special effects artists, including legendary American FX creator Robert Kurtzman and Australian artist Kyle Gore.
It was also during this period that Chris met renowned Australian creature creator and practical effects artist Steve Boyle, a friendship and creative partnership that would go on to play a major role in the future of Slaughter FX. Steve's incredible creations became part of the Aussie Gore collection, and the pair would eventually collaborate on five feature films, bringing some truly unforgettable creatures, makeup effects and gruesome practical FX to the screen.
The Little Horror Shop That Scared The Neighbours
But Aussie Gore wasn't your average retail store.
Chris decided that simply selling horror wasn't enough. He wanted customers to experience it.
Hidden within the store was a miniature horror museum and haunted house, featuring terrifying themed rooms filled with disturbing props, gruesome displays and enough blood and guts to make even the most hardened horror fan uncomfortable.
From an Exorcist-inspired bedroom to rooms overflowing with mutilated bodies and horrific creations, visitors were sent into almost complete darkness with nothing more than a tiny torch to guide their way.
It was creepy, confronting and an absolute hit with horror fans. People travelled from across Queensland to experience Chris's twisted little house of horrors.
Unfortunately, the local community and council weren't quite as enthusiastic. After numerous complaints, the haunted attraction was eventually forced to close.
Apparently, not everyone appreciates a good room full of severed body parts.
From Horror Collector To Practical FX Creator
Never one to sit still, Chris began teaching himself the art of practical special effects and prop making.
What started as a hobby quickly developed into an impressive collection of handmade horror creations, ranging from severed fingers and realistic body parts to full-sized corpses, grotesque furniture, custom lamps and elaborate horror displays.
His creations found their way into independent films, Halloween attractions and private horror collections around the world. Despite being entirely self-taught, Chris developed a reputation for producing unique, one-of-a-kind horror pieces that attracted attention far beyond Australia.
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Severed Head Lamp
Wrapped in barbed wire. One of a kind.
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The Hanging Lamp
Full-size latex head, real rope noose.
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Zombie Head Lamp "Bill"
One of a kind.
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Skull And Spine Lamp
One of a kind.
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Dirt Skull Lamps
A matching pair.
Coffee Table "Kate"
A female corpse under glass.
The Friday The 13th Coffee Table
But one particular creation would become something of an internet phenomenon.
Inspired by the legendary horror franchise, Chris created a series of gruesome, custom-built coffee tables that became an enormous hit with horror collectors worldwide.
His original design is believed to have accumulated more than 50 million views across social media platforms, with images continuing to circulate and attract new fans years after its creation.
Even today, Chris regularly receives enquiries from people around the world wanting their very own Friday the 13th coffee table. Unfortunately for collectors, filmmaking commitments have made producing these elaborate creations almost impossible.
But the legacy of those infamous tables lives on.
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The Original
The Friday the 13th table that started it all.
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Friday The 13th
Resin, foam and timber.
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"Skull Feet"
A Friday the 13th variation.
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The Private Sale
Another Friday the 13th original.
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Halloween "Myers"
For the Michael Myers fans.
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"The Body Snatcher"
The Ed Gein table.
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Skeletal Corpse
One of a kind.
The Birth Of Slaughter FX
Despite the international attention surrounding Chris's horror creations, running a specialised retail store came with significant overheads. By late 2009, it was time for a change.
Aussie Gore was reborn as Slaughter FX, and Chris set his sights on something considerably more ambitious.
He wanted to make horror movies. He had never made a feature film before.
With no traditional film school education and limited industry experience, Chris decided to teach himself the filmmaking process, from screenwriting and directing to producing and bringing an entire feature-length production to life.
Some thought he was crazy. Others thought he was completely out of his depth. But Chris had never been particularly interested in doing things the conventional way.
Come And Get Me
In 2010, with the support of a passionate group of filmmakers and industry professionals, Slaughter FX completed its first feature film, Come and Get Me.
The independent horror thriller secured distribution in the United States through Camp Motion Pictures, while Slaughter FX handled its Australian release.
For a small horror business that had started out selling vampire teeth and severed fingers, it was a pretty remarkable achievement. And it was only the beginning.
Daddy's Little Girl: The Film That Changed Everything
In 2012, Slaughter FX unleashed its second feature film, Daddy's Little Girl.
Inspired by multiple true stories, the emotionally charged revenge thriller explored the devastating consequences of loss, grief and a father's desperate pursuit of justice. The film was confronting, disturbing and unapologetically brutal. It was also deeply personal. To this day, Chris considers Daddy's Little Girl one of his favourite films that he has created.
The movie went on to receive numerous awards and recognition at international film festivals, securing distribution across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Japan, Australia and other territories.
More importantly, it introduced international audiences to the unmistakable filmmaking style that would become synonymous with Chris Sun and Slaughter FX.
Raw emotion. Uncompromising horror. Practical effects that refuse to hold back.
Over the years, Daddy's Little Girl has continued to build a loyal cult following, with horror fans around the world discovering and embracing the film.
Charlie's Farm: Taking Australian Horror To The World
In 2014, Slaughter FX took things to another level with Charlie's Farm, Chris's first venture into one of his favourite horror subgenres: the classic slasher.
Set deep in the Australian countryside, the film introduced audiences to Charlie Wilson, a towering, terrifying killer with a taste for brutal violence.
For the first time, Chris worked with internationally recognised talent, assembling a cast that included Hollywood actors Tara Reid, Bill Moseley and Kane Hodder, alongside Australian powerhouse Nathan Jones in the title role.
With spectacular practical effects, outrageous kills and a larger production scale, Charlie's Farm marked a major step forward for Slaughter FX. The film screened at more than 25 international film festivals and secured worldwide sales through Shoreline Entertainment, reaching horror audiences across the globe.
It also further established Slaughter FX as an independent Australian production company capable of delivering internationally recognised genre entertainment.
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The Tomahawk
Screen-used. Signed by Chris Sun and Nathan Jones. Made by Steve Boyle's team.
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The Opening Kill
Screen-used severed head.
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The Tractor Kill
Screen-used head.
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The Mineshaft Heads
Two screen-used severed heads.
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Charlie Wilson Bust
A 1 of 1 replica.
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Charlie Bobble Head
Limited run.
ED: From The Screen To The Page
In 2015, Slaughter FX expanded beyond filmmaking with the release of Chris's debut horror novel, ED.
Published internationally by US-based Source Point Press and distributed independently in Australia through Slaughter FX, the novel allowed Chris to explore his storytelling abilities in an entirely different medium. The book proved popular with horror readers, selling more than 3,000 physical copies in Australia alone.
For Chris, it was another opportunity to unleash his imagination without the limitations of a film production budget. And for Slaughter FX, it demonstrated that the company's passion for horror extended well beyond the cinema screen.
Boar: Bigger Monsters, Bigger Ambitions
In 2017, Slaughter FX joined forces with Ozpix Entertainment to produce what would become one of its most ambitious projects to date. A full-blown Australian creature feature about a monstrous wild pig the size of a minivan, rampaging through the outback and destroying everything unfortunate enough to cross its path.
For Chris, a lifelong fan of monster movies and practical creature effects, Boar was a dream project. And this time, the industry was paying attention.
Following the international success of Charlie's Farm, Universal Pictures Australia secured the Australian distribution rights, while AMC/Shudder acquired the film for the United States. The movie screened at festivals around the world and secured distribution across numerous international territories.
Boar went on to become Australia's fifth best-selling horror film of 2018, with more than 30,000 DVDs sold in Australia during 2019 alone. Its success on Shudder also helped lead to a physical home entertainment release in the United States.
But one of the most memorable moments for Chris came when Boar received a major promotional campaign in America. The film's artwork appeared on billboards and the iconic yellow taxis of New York City.
Not bad for a self-taught filmmaker who started out selling horror props.
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Bill Moseley's Head
Screen-used in Boar. A rare one.
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Ryan
Screen-used silicone head of Chris Bridgewater, who played Ryan.
Matthew
Screen-used silicone head of Sam Coward, who played Matthew.
All screen-used props made by Steve Boyle and his team at SLB FX.
The Possessed: Horror During A Global Pandemic
In 2020, the entertainment industry faced one of its greatest challenges as COVID-19 brought productions around the world to a standstill. But for Chris Sun and Slaughter FX, the show had to go on.
Teaming up with executive producer Mark Gardener from Nexus Files Studios, Chris embarked on his fifth feature film, The Possessed. Produced in collaboration with Ozpix Entertainment, Giddy Up Films and Nexus Files Studios, the supernatural horror was inspired by actual events and explored the terrifying world of demonic possession.
Creating a feature film during a global pandemic presented enormous logistical and production challenges, but the team pushed forward, determined to bring the project to life. The result was another ambitious Australian horror production, expanding Chris's filmmaking experience into supernatural territory while continuing the practical FX traditions that had helped define Slaughter FX.
Mummy's Little Girl: Bringing Back The Barbed Wire
Now, in 2026, Slaughter FX is preparing to revisit one of the most important films in its history.
Fourteen years after Daddy's Little Girl shocked audiences around the world, Chris Sun is returning to the dark and disturbing world of revenge horror. But this time, the stakes are even higher.
Featuring an exciting Australian cast, including Simone Buchanan and John Jarratt, the new feature promises an emotionally devastating story, terrifying performances and some of the most extreme practical effects ever attempted by the Slaughter FX team. Renowned practical effects artist Steve Boyle, together with Formation Effects, is returning to help bring Chris's latest nightmare to life.
For Slaughter FX, Mummy's Little Girl represents more than another feature film. It's a return to the company's roots. A return to raw, confronting horror. A return to practical effects. And a return to the kind of filmmaking that first put Chris Sun on the international horror map.
Fourteen years later… it's time to bring back the barbed wire.
The Future Of Slaughter FX
From a tiny horror shop on Queensland's Sunshine Coast to internationally distributed feature films, award-winning productions, bestselling horror creations and worldwide recognition, Slaughter FX has come a long way since 2007.
What began as one man's obsession with monsters, horror movies and practical effects has grown into an independent entertainment company with a catalogue of films enjoyed by audiences around the world.
But despite the achievements, international distribution deals and industry recognition, the philosophy behind Slaughter FX has never changed.
- Make the movies you love.
- Push the boundaries.
- Never forget the fans.
- And wherever possible, do it with practical FX.
Chris Sun and Slaughter FX remain committed to creating original, unapologetic horror entertainment that celebrates the art of old-school filmmaking while continually pushing the boundaries of what independent productions can achieve.
Because at the end of the day, it all comes back to the same thing that inspired a young horror fan to open a little shop called Aussie Gore nearly two decades ago. A genuine love of horror.
And of course… lots of blood, plenty of guts and really big fucking monsters killing everyone.
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