In the heart of Louisiana’s bayou, a legend has lingered for hundreds of years — a creature born from folklore, shaped by culture, and fueled by countless eyewitness accounts. The Rougarou: a cursed, wolf-headed figure said to stalk the swamp at night, mimic familiar voices, and pass its curse from one unsuspecting victim to the next.

In this episode of History’s Dark Corners, we explore the origins of the Rougarou, the role of French settlers and Catholic tradition, the chilling 101-day curse, and some of the most disturbing encounters ever reported — from shadowy figures in sugarcane fields to glowing eyes on lonely backroads.

Folklore… warning… or something real lurking in the fog?