Year: 2024 (October)
Genre:
Comedy
Director:
Alejandro Damiani, Eugenio Derbez, Jorge Ulloa, Luis Felipe Ybarra
Stars:
Eugenio Derbez, Lillian Doucet-Roche, AJ Vaage, Daniel Raymont, Sofia Niño de Rivera, Harding Junior, Luis Lauro, Audrey Rannou...
Storyline:
While Hollywood slept… they made a masterpiece.
Y llegaron de noche tells the true behind-the-scenes story of the 1931 Spanish-language version of Dracula, filmed at night on the very same sets Universal used for the English version.
Led by a passionate but uncelebrated crew of immigrants, artists, and outsiders, the production faced limitations — low budgets, limited time, and zero studio faith. But what they created would later be hailed as arguably superior to the original — a more sensual, technically daring vision of the horror icon.
This limited series traces not just the production, but the human stories behind it: ambition, fear, love, cultural pride, and the drive to leave a mark… even in someone else’s shadows.
They didn’t have the spotlight... So they created their own night.
Similar shows to Y llegaron de noche
If you’re drawn to stories about filmmaking, forgotten legacies, and underdog creatives, this one stands proudly with:
Feud: Bette and Joan (2017) – Women, Hollywood, and historical tension
Hollywood (2020) – Alternate film history told through bold drama
The Offer (2022) – Behind-the-scenes of The Godfather
💡 Like these, Y llegaron de noche is a love letter to cinema’s hidden corners — a tale about how brilliance is often born not from budget or fame, but grit, passion, and a refusal to fade into obscurity.
📌 Final Thoughts
With lush period detail, heartfelt performances, and a reverent focus on unsung artists, Y llegaron de noche is a hauntingly beautiful tribute to the dreamers behind the lens — and proof that even the night crew can leave a permanent mark on daylight history.
Their Dracula never got the credit.
This time… their story gets the spotlight.
Which of these shows have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
