Tales from the Darkside (1984)

Episode Overview

Title: The Odds Plot: Tommy Vale, a bookie at a local bar, finds himself in a perplexing situation when a man strolls in who appears unbeatable. It turns out to be Lacey, a former gambler who lost everything to Vale and supposedly returned from the grave with supernatural insights. In a chilling final bet, Lacey wagers that Vale will perish at a specific hour, claiming he’s never missed a prediction. When the moment arrives and Vale remains alive, Lacey is compelled to leave. However, Vale reveals he had manipulated the clock, dying precisely at the predicted time.