Askia sits down with Zahvie the Zombie, whose unique style blends classic slasher films, 80s metal, and Gothic influences. They explore Zahvie's journey from Chicago to Texas, the origins of his iconic look, and trade stories about horror films, paranormal experiences, and a terrifying real-life encounter. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Zahvie reveals how his distinctive appearance evolved from teenage experimentation to a fully realized persona, the surprising acceptance he received from his initially concerned family, and his passionate takes on gore in horror films. From Evil Dead 2 to The Terrifier series, the pair dissect what makes truly effective horror. Check out Zahvie on socials! @zahvie.the.zombie 00:00 - Introduction 03:21 - Inspirations behind Zahvie's unique appearance 05:09 - The evolution of Zahvie's makeup, style, and iconic hair 09:00 - Facial piercings and pain tolerance 10:30 - Family reactions 14:03 - Public perceptions and handling mixed reactions 16:17 - The artistry in horror and finding community 19:47 - Zahvie's favorite horror films 23:08 - Gore done right: The Terrifier series 27:30 - Rob Zombie's universe 29:37 - Roller coaster fears 33:13 - Surviving real-life violence 35:53 - Horrorble Luck survival game 38:27 - Authenticity, respect and human connection #HorriblePodcast #ZaviTheZombie #HorrorMovies #Terrifier #ParanormalExperiences #AlternativeStyle #GothicStyle #HorrorCommunity #EvilDead #SlasherMovies