It's the film that almost wasn't - but now, at long last, we have our first look at The Hateful Eight.

Set twelve years after the end of the American Civil War, Kurt Russell plays a bounty hunter who's transporting Jennifer Jason Leigh to the gallows for execution. During a snowstorm, they seek refuge in a cabin on their way to Red Rock for Leigh's execution and meet a handful of colourful characters.

Quentin Tarantino famously announced that The Hateful Eight wouldn't be made after the script was leaked online by Gawker - whom he sued and then withdrew.

The film's expected in Irish cinemas in late December, early January. In the meantime, here's the first taste.