Lots of thank you's for you all. Thanks CreepyKitty for the extensive research and yes, I meant the literal meaning of dire straits I do however like the rock band Dire Straits, I grew up on that music.
I would like to look up that movie The Golden Finger story. I assume that is what it's called.
Thanks Mr. Nobody and Trinidee. However the t.v. series sounds like that could have been what I saw. Please keep me updated if you know the name of that episode. Thanks Duke. Either way, I'll see if I can get that movie The Golden Finger ??? If it's anything like what I saw, I'm sure I'll like it.
Also if anyone knows any cool horror short stories besides Tales from the Crypt, and Tales from the Darkside, that would be great.