Amidst a fierce snowstorm, Obi, the carriage driver, tries to hurry to a safe place for himself, his horses, and his passengers: John Ruth, a bounty hunter known for delivering wanted criminals alive for hanging, and his prisoner Daisy, sentenced to death in the town of Red Rock. Along the way, they encounter Marquis Warren with three frozen bodies stacked together. He aims to take them to Red Rock as well, to claim the reward as he is also a bounty hunter. After a brief negotiation with John Ruth, they all agree to share the journey, ensuring each party's interest. Another stray, Chris Mannix, affected by the storm, crosses their path. He reveals himself as the appointed sheriff also headed to Red Rock. After some back and forth, he's allowed to join the carriage, and they head towards the nearest safe haven before the storm worsens. This safe place turns out to be Minnie's Haberdashery, known to Marquis Warren, but upon arrival, they discover other inhabitants filled with suspicion and distrust.