THE WENDIGO | Terrified Men Sharing The Woods With Something Unholy, Wearing A Dead Man's Face!

THE WENDIGO | Terrified Men Sharing The Woods With Something Unholy, Wearing A Dead Man's Face!

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor April 21, 2026 Duration: 2:01:33
In the remote Canadian wilderness, an ill-fated hunting trip turns into a nightmare when one of the guides vanishes into the night, leaving behind only his screams of burning feet and a trail of something far more terrifying than any beast of the forest.

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: “The Wendigo” is a novella written by Algernon Blackwood. It was originally published in the 1910 collection “The Lost Valley and Other Stories” which I’ve placed a link to in the show notes. The story involves a hunting party that gets separated in the Canadian wilderness in search for moose. One of the party members is abducted by the legendary Wendigo. Fellow author Robert Aickman once said of the story, it’s "...one of the (possibly) six great masterpieces in the field". Here’s hoping you agree with him.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:15.563 = Show Open
00:04:17.046 = A Brief Look At The Author
00:07:16.864 = The Wendigo, Part 1 ***
00:22:35.406 = The Wendigo, Part 2 ***
00:48:02.466 = The Wendigo, Part 3 ***
01:08:43.646 = The Wendigo, Part 4 ***
01:32:56.432 = The Wendigo, Part 5 ***
01:53:58.350 = The Wendigo, Part 6 ***
02:00:27.263 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Wendigo” by Algernon Blackwood: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n8bff63y
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Originally aired: April 09, 2020

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/TheWendigo

Step into the shadows with Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories, where professional voice actor Darren Marlar brings a chilling depth to narratives often left untold. This award-winning daily podcast explores the intricate tapestry of human experience and mystery, weaving together documented history, cultural folklore, and unsettling true crime. Each episode is a deep dive into the unexplained, from long-forgotten legends and supernatural encounters to meticulously researched accounts of dark deeds and unsolved conspiracies. Marlar’s skill as a storyteller, recognized by industry voices like the Podcast Business Journal, transforms these accounts into immersive audio experiences, allowing the strange and the macabre to feel vividly real. The consistent seven-day-a-week schedule means there’s always a new story waiting, a fresh journey into the corners of society and documentary evidence that most prefer to avoid. This isn't just a collection of scary stories; it's a persistent exploration of the questions that linger at the edges of our understanding, all delivered with a compelling vocal performance that has defined the distinctive atmosphere of this podcast. You'll find the lines between history, mystery, and the purely paranatural blurring as you listen, making Weird Darkness a unique destination for those drawn to the darker side of reality.
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