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The novel Requiem for a Dream written in 1978 by Hubert Selby Jr. was the source used by Darren Aronofsky for the film adaption made in 2000.
Being released in a special R-Rated version for retailers meant the scenes involving the sex implement were exchanged for less explicit material. The NC-17 version is available on DVD as well.
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