Tales from the Crypt: The Man Who Was Death

"The Man Who Was Death" is the pilot episode of the HBO television series Tales from the Crypt. Directed by Walter Hill and Kevin Yagher, it first aired on June 10th, 1989. The plot centers around an executioner who is let go from his job after the state abolishes the death penalty. With little else to do, he decides to use his talents for freelance work and begins punishing those who break the law.

Notes & Trivia

 * This episode is available on the Tales from the Crypt: The Complete First Season DVD.