Requiem for a Dream. Poster of the 2000 movie and cover of the 1978 book
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Requiem for a Dream
Hubert Selby Jr., 1978
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Darren Aronofsky, 2000

Sara Goldfarb, a widow who lives alone in a Brighton Beach apartment, spends her time watching television. When Harry recognizes the signs of her drug abuse and implores her to stop taking the amphetamines, Sara insists that the chance to appear on television and the increased admiration from her friends are her remaining reasons to live.


The Whale. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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The Whale
Samuel D. Hunter, 2012
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Darren Aronofsky, 2022

A 600-pound (272 kg) middle-aged man named Charlie tries to reconnect with his 17-year-old daughter. The two grew apart after Charlie abandoned his family for his gay lover, who later died. Charlie then went on to binge eat out of pain and guilt.


The Fountain. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the comic book novelization
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The Fountain
Darren Aronofsky, Kent Williams, 2005
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Darren Aronofsky, 2006

Caught in the grip of mortality, Tommy, a contemporary scientist, grapples with the daunting task of finding a medical breakthrough that could potentially rescue his wife, Izzi, who is battling cancer. His relentless pursuit is driven by a desperate desire to save her life.


Noah. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Noah
Mark Morris, 2014
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Darren Aronofsky, 2014

As a young boy, Noah sees his father, Lamech, killed by a young Tubal-cain. After seeing a flower grow instantly from the ground and being haunted by dreams of a great flood, Noah travels to visit his grandfather, Methuselah. The Watchers are confined on Earth as creatures of stone for helping humans banished from the Garden of Eden.