After working for two years in the electric workshop of a penitentiary, the electrician Niles Talbot (Bill Sadler) has been promoted to executioner, operating an electric chair, and he appreciates his job. When the death penalty is abolished in his state, Niles loses his job. But he decides to become a vigilante, punishing criminals that are released by justice system. Until the day that the death penalty is implemented again in the state.
"The Man Who Was Death" is the first episode of Tales from the Crypt in the beginning of one of the best television shows ever. Directed and co-written by Walter Hill and with the music score of Ry Cooder, the story has an excellent screenplay and great performance of William 'Bill'Sadler. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "The Man Who Was Death"
Note: On 01 January 2014, I saw this episode again.