The score for Tarantino's "The Hateful Eight" was composed by Ennio Morricone. The movie is set in post-Civil War Wyoming and follows a group of strangers who are stranded in a blizzard and must confront their pasts and each other while they seek refuge from the storm. Morricone's score, which features a blend of orchestral and electronic elements, earned him the Academy Award for Best Original Score, making him the oldest person to win a competitive Oscar. The score was also praised for its ability to enhance the tension and atmosphere of the film's setting and themes.