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Now that Netflix has unleashed Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on us mere mortals, introducing a wild witching world, it’s clear that this is a unique take on horror. Showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has taken everything he learned from making Riverdale–and his horror comics set in the Archie universe–to construct a timeless world that’s as haunting as it is campy.

Of course, Aguirre-Sacasa and the Chilling Adventures team didn’t do it alone. Everywhere you look on the series, there are nods to iconic horror films. In fact, the first episode opens with a discussion about George Romero’s zombie films between Sabrina Spellman and her friends. What you might not have noticed, though, is all of the visual tributes to the horror world.

During a visit to the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina set, GameSpot and a few other outlets were lucky enough to take a tour with production designer Lisa Soper. While walking around, Soper pointed out several nods that are easy to miss if you don’t know what you’re looking for, from hidden posters to outright replicas of set pieces from a number of films.

Check out all of the photos we took on the tour, including one where the set from a popular horror TV show is actually reconfigured to create something new for Chilling Adventures. Then let us know what we missed! With so much horror history for the show to draw from, there’s no telling where else the Chilling Adventures team hid a special homage to another film or TV show.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is streaming on Netflix now.

Red Dead Redemption 2 offers a bounty of goodies for pre-orders and its two special editions, but you’ll have to wait before claiming many of them. The game’s first chapter sets up many of the mechanics and story information you’ll need, so you’ll have to progress past at least that point before you can start to access your extras.

Keep in mind that in each of these cases, you’ll also need to enter a code to enable the bonuses. Those codes can be found on slips included with your game disc. Even after entering the codes, though, the bonuses won’t necessarily be accessible immediately. In case you’re wondering where to find your loot, we’ve compiled a list of the goodies below.

War Horse — The War Horse bonus is included with all pre-orders of Red Dead Redemption 2. It’s accessible once you’ve progressed through the story mode enough to browse the available horses in the Stables.

Dappled Black Thoroughbred — This special horse is included in Special and Ultimate editions. Like the War Horse, it’s accessible once you can browse the Stables.

Eagle Talon Talisman and Iguana Scale Trinket — Both of these bonuses are included in all Special and Ultimate editions, and they can be equipped at the start of Chapter 2. The Eagle Talon Talisman can be found in the Wardrobe and the Iguana Scale Trinket is in the Satchel under the Kit tab.

Nuevo Paraiso Gunslinger Outfit — This outfit is included in Special and Ultimate editions. You can access it through your Wardrobe after completing Chapter 1.

Volcanic Pistol, Pump Action Shotgun, and Lancaster Varmint Rifle — These specialty guns are included with Special and Ultimate Editions. They can be picked up for free at any Gunsmith after completing Chapter 1.

Bank Robbery Mission and Gang Hideout — These are both available for Special and Ultimate editions. The Del Lobos gang hideout can be found in the world during story progression. The Bank Robbery Mission will also be available through story progression, and the game will notify you when it becomes available. If you miss the opportunity, you can find it in the Story menu to replay it.

Red Dead Redemption 2 has released, and along with it comes the mobile companion app. The app links up with your copy of the game and helps you keep track of your location with an interactive map, along with a handful of other features so you can take the Old West with you around in your pocket.

The map lets you set waypoints and track your position in real-time. Aside from that handy widget, you can also view the game journal, shop for clothing, check your game progress, and read the game manual. It also links up with Rockstar’s Social Club. The app itself is free on both iOS and Android, but both versions offer a $10 in-app purchase of the official strategy guide. The social club integration may be a boon to your gang of outlaws when Red Dead Online launches next month.

If you’re a no-good scoundrel in need of more creative methods of getting ahead in the world, check out our full list of known cheats. And keep in mind some of those side missions have a time limit and can expire if you don’t get to them quickly enough.

To get started on the right foot, check out our list of essential tips for beginners, and refresh yourself on the story from the first game. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a massive and ambitious game, and as noted in our review, it stands on its own even without knowing the details of John Marston’s story.

“While Red Dead Redemption was mostly focused on John Marston’s story, Red Dead 2 is about the entire Van der Linde gang–as a community, as an idea, and as the death rattle of the Wild West. It is about Arthur, too, but as the lens through which you view the gang, his very personal, very messy story supports a larger tale,” wrote critic Kallie Plagge. “Some frustrating systems and a predictable mission structure end up serving that story well, though it does take patience to get through them and understand why. Red Dead Redemption 2 is an excellent prequel, but it’s also an emotional, thought-provoking story in its own right, and it’s a world that is hard to leave when it’s done.”