A classic sea yarn that mixes haunted house tropes with a nautical narrative, “Mary” might not venture into uncharted waters, but it consistently stays afloat. The story of a family sailing into the Caribbean for a fresh start and a little adventure, the film hits most of its marks throughout its brisk 78-minute (pre-credits) runtime. A bit overwritten at times and capped off by an ending that feels a touch rushed, “Mary” cruises all the same: making good use of a balanced set of performances and a steady hand behind the camera.

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