This scene is so well conceived and shot, masterful. Gives sense of the era and the community while maintaining the feeling of horror to come. John Carpenter's finest work!
When horror used to be about great build up, tension, fear and pure dread. The kind that use to leave with chills down your back within minutes. Not about excessive, over the top bloody gore, constant jumpscares and loud jolting sounds. God I miss classic horror. Why I appreciate directors like Jordan Peele, Mike Flanagan and Robert Eggers. They appreciate real horror.
This scene is really soothing to me, I just like their friendship dynamic and the environment is really nice, it reminds me of when I was in high school, simple times.