I have a question, once the starfish presents itself what is supposed to happen? I think it bugged out because I couldn't escape and no one would talk to me
That's strange, I've not had that happen in any of my playthroughs so far, the starfish when done talking, should prompt your inmate to attack which is inescapable, leading to the players death and the end of the game.
Sorry that happened right at the end! but thank you for playing.