Did Quentin Tarantino Borrow Plot Elements From An Episode Of 'The Rebels' For 'The Hateful Eight'?

Here we go again. Anytime a new film by Quentin Tarantino surfaces, the hunt begins to find the various influences and elements he's borrowed from other movies and television shows to put together his work. The filmmaker has always been candid about his influences, and is voluble on his inspirations. That said, Cowboys & Indians does point out some striking similarities between "The Hateful Eight" and a vintage TV series probably only your grandpa remembers watching.

**SPOILERS AHEAD** To start off with, the article's author, Joe Leydon, wants to make it clear: "Please don’t misunderstand: We’re not accusing Quentin Tarantino of plagiarism." He cites the long tradition of stories being "borrowed" and recycled, particularly during the days of '50s and '60s television. However, with that caveat out of the way, he points out the very, very close similarities between an episode of the short-lived, two season series "The Rebels," and Tarantino's...