Real Life Southern Comfort, Serial Killer Encounter While Surf Fishing & The Bloody Man In the Woods

From a bloody, bearded stranger in the woods to an attempted abduction and a brush with Ted Bundy’s dark trail, this Dark Outdoors® episode proves the wilderness can be just as terrifying as the movies.

The cult classic Southern Comfort terrified outdoors lovers when it debuted in 1981—but the real-life stories in this episode of Dark Outdoors® are just as chilling.

Host Chester Moore explores:

• Lou Marullo’s eerie encounter with a bloody, bearded man in the woods at night

• A terrifying breath in the outdoors

• The team’s thoughts on the best non-lethal defense tools for outdoor safety

• A shocking connection to Ted Bundy’s handiwork in the deep woods of Utah

This episode blends true crime, survival insight, and wilderness horror stories that will make you think twice the next time you’re far from help.