Afraid of Mirror Life: Modern Zombies

Filmmaker, actor, and writer Kazy Tauginas joins the show to discuss his new film Mirror Life: Modern Zombies. Kazy is joined by co‑host and actor Cuyle Carvin, who also stars in the film. Together, they explore the inspiration behind the story, the eerie parallels between fiction and real‑world events, and the creative process behind crafting a film that blends suspense, commentary, and character‑driven tension.
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ABOUT THE FILM
Set against the backdrop of a global pandemic, the film follows Tracy Kovalsky, who documents her search for her cousin Jordan after he disappears during an illegal clinical trial for a so‑called “miracle drug” called Dumitor. When an outbreak erupts inside the testing facility, the patients are locked down — and hunted. As Tracy digs deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy determined to bury the truth at any cost.
You can watch Mirror Life: Modern Zombies (2025) on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Youtube and Tubi, and you can also buy the physical DVD.
BIO
Kazy Tauginas is an actor, writer, and filmmaker known for his intense screen presence and grounded performances. Before entering the entertainment world, he was a Golden Gloves boxer — a discipline that informs the physicality and focus he brings to his roles. A few of his notable film and television credits include The Equalizer (tv se
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A product of upstate NY, Cuyle has spent time living and working in New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Most recently wrapping a significant role in 2019 Academy Award Winner, Kevin Willmott's next film, The 24th. Carvin also recently worked alongside Tom Cruise in American Made, and his character on The Walking Dead holds the dubious record on the show for "most kills by a non main character" with 34 victims. Cuyle has guest starred and appeared in more than thirty prime time and network television shows and recently made his big screen debut alongside of Tom Cruise in American Made.
He was a coveted athlete throughout his schooling years, although he rarely spent much time on any one team, rather choosing to switch the sports he played each year.
Cuyle is a passionate activist for the environment and also animal rights. He's also deeply interested in the world of the paranormal - making time for investigations whenever possible. He's an avid adventurer, with plans to hike the entirety of the Appalachian trail in the near future. He's also a major nerd at heart. He loves playing Magic the Gathering, Catan, and any fantasy or adventure table top game, or especially RPG video games. He has an affinity for all things horror and the macabre.

Filmmaker / Director / Actor
Rising star Kazy Tauginas is a former restaurateur and Golden Gloves boxer turned actor.
Growing up just outside of Chicago, Tauginas played a different sport each school year, settling on figure skating before he discovered a natural talent for boxing after college. His grace on the ice helped him in the ring, where he fought in 13 amateur bouts. After trying his hand in the restaurant business, Tauginas turned to acting and writing, a passion that led him to the New York Film Academy, where he graduated from their Conservatory Acting for Film.
Tauginas has appeared in numerous theatre, film and television roles. His television credits include “Person of Interest,” “Blindspot,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “Turn: Washington’s Spies,” “Blue Bloods,” “The Good Cop” and “Sneaky Pete.” Tauginas’ film work includes “John Wick,” “Dolemite is My Name”, “The Broken Tower,” “Terminal Legacy,” “Eleanor,” “Sollers Point,” “Life Is Too Short,” “Empire Gypsy,” “Recruiter” and “Sheer.” Most recently, he was seen as Ari in the box office smash “The Equalizer 2,” starring Denzel Washington.
After writing several short films (and starring in over 20 of them), Tauginas drew inspiration from his mother who’d been diagnosed with Lupus and his own boxing experience, and decided to write “Standing Eight,” a short about a boxer who is forced to retire and contend with life outside of the ring after being diagnosed with systemic lupus. During the spring of 2015 he oversaw two successful Kickstarter campaigns to fully fund the film. Since its completion, “…Read More










